The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Daniel R. Evans (MCSN: 0-43052), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of Company H, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 3 June 1951. With his company assigned the mission of seizing a heavily fortified enemy hill position, First Lieutenant Evans, although painfully wounded on the previous day, bravely moved forward with the assault element and skillfully employed his platoons and supporting arms in the attack. When a devastating hail of hostile automatic weapons and small arms fire threatened to halt the assault, he boldly made his way to a completely exposed knoll to adjust accurate mortar fire on the enemy emplacements and, although again seriously wounded by hostile fire, continued to control his platoons effectively until relieved by his executive officer, thereby greatly aiding his company in rapidly seizing the objective. Shouting words of encouragement to his men as he was borne to the rear on a stretcher, First Lieutenant Evans, by his courageous leadership, marked fortitude and aggressive fighting spirit, served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.